subject: 5-star Vacations Melbourne: Theatre, Shopping, Cultural And Culinary Highlights In The City Center [print this page] Melbourne is a thing of beauty a chameleon city where the world's continents come together in a blend of understated charm. Magnificent yet welcoming, Melbourne will captivate even the most jaded traveler. So, it comes as no surprise that it is such a popular destination for business and leisure travelers alike. But where to begin?
While shopping, sports, nightlife and entertainment are year-round activities in Melbourne, the timing of your visit can add that special something to your trip from the Summer Australian Dancesport Championships to the Autumn Melbourne Food and Wind Festival. No matter when you visit, youll likely want to stay in one of many Melbourne City hotels.
Among the numerous hotels in Melbourne City Centre intimate to international, elegant to economical whatever your preference, youll easily find one that meets your specific needs. Just outside their doors, Melbourne City Centre is home to a number of acclaimed museums and galleries, like the Ian Potter Museum of Art and Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, as well as popular attractions such as the Melbourne Central Dome and Shot Tower.
Also near the Melbourne City hotels are some of the most popular shopping destinations in Australia, from historic Block Arcade to Queen Victoria Market, the largest open-air market in the Southern hemisphere. Hungry? From Caribbean and Middle Eastern to European and local traditional cuisine, youll rarely run out of choices. No doubt your trip to Melbourne will be one youll want to repeat.
